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Table of Contents Issue 5 (May/Jun 2006) Garden Issue |
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Welcome friends, this issue is just bursting with delightful growing goodies from the garden. In my garden the daffodils, tulips, crocus, grape and regular hyacinths are putting in a strong appearance. All the glorious colors of spring have inspired our designers. Terri Ann Fox of Foxden Designs shares her Yummy Berries that look good enough to eat. Sandra D. Halpenny teaches us how to create the 5 petal nasturtium blooms from her prize winning entry in the Flower Panel contest. Susan Mandel has stitched up gorgeous 3-D Fuchsia blooms to dangle from a necklace or earrings. To watch over them all I have created a pair of Garden Fairies Crystal drops you can hang in the garden or a sunny window. |
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Garden Fairies Crystal Drops by Deb Moffett-Hall Decorate 4" leaded crystal drops with bands of even count peyote. Hang in a sunny window or in your garden to cast springtime rainbows. Materials:
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F-P Crystals & Cubes Bracelet by Linda Gettings Stitch 3 ladders from 3 mm cubes and lace them together with fire-polished crystals that "pop" up to create a wonderfully textured band bracelet. Materials List:
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Yummy 3-D Berries by Terri Ann Fox Raspberry, Blackberry, & Boysenberry, Pick your favorite or mix them up. Stitch these sumptuous berries and use them for jewelry, decorations, or accent pieces. Gorgeous! Materials needed for 1 Large Berry (1 inch):
Materials needed for 1 Small Berry (¾ inch):
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Tubular Right Angle Weave by Dottie Hoeschen Quick stitch the 17" necklace base from large triangles and big seed beads and embellish with smaller beaded accent loops to create drama without a lot of weight. Materials needed:
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Nasturtium Blossoms by Sandra D. Halpenny Stitch beautiful 5 petal blossoms in yellows, reds, and oranges for nasturtiums or blues & lavenders for violets. Use these sweet flowers to decorate nearly anything! Size 11 Delica beads needed to make one panel design: Note: thre are approximately 200 Delica Beads per gram.
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Fleur D' Lis Mini Peyote Purse by Suzanne Cooper Stitch this tiny treasure in tubular peyote and add flat peyote details & a crystal closure for a miniature working purse. Tuck a note inside to make a heartfelt gift to someone special. Materials needed for one purse as shown:
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Hearts Le Rainbow Charm by Julie Ann Smith Brick stitch hearts in a rainbow of colors and add a black and white checkerboard border. Accent the bracelet with wire wrapped crystals for extra sparkle. Materials needed:
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Fabulous Fuchsia Earrings by Susan Mandel Sparkling seed beads and a few fire-polished crystals are all you need to create these show stopping blooms. Make a cluster of flowers and a necklace to match. Size 15 seeds 1¼" size or size 11 seeds 1½" size Materials:
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Unisex Bracelet by Diana Wilson Great gift idea for him or her. Quick to stitch using size 8 Delicas and size 8 seed beads and an easy flat cobra stitch. For a feminine look choose delicate silver lined colors. Materials:
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Meet the Artist - Brian Ballone Did you ever ohhh and aaaah over 3-D crystal creations only to find the instructions were too difficult or in another language? Brian has developed a series of can-do patterns and complete bead kits including all the real Swarovski® crystals needed to create fabulous hot air balloons, Rock Candy Cubes, A Logic Cube, and A pair of Dice! |
Product and Book Reviews |
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Need A Bead Now Travel case for beads Fire Mountain Gems and Beads This organizer is a great bargain. The 5 clear plastic organizers offer a variety of compartment shapes and sizes to suit your different bead needs. The lids snap securely closed and the boxes slide into the carry case on their own tracks so you can remove them one at a time and still close the travel case. Available in a 10 case unit too! Order online at: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads  |
Yummy Berry Bead Kits Terri Ann Fox has assembled everything you need to create her fabulous Blackberries, or Boysenberries, or Raspberries into handy kits for one stop shopping convenience. Order online at: www.foxdenbeads.com |
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Fabulous Florals from Design Originals OK, so this one's not that new, it came out in 2005, but with all the springtime weddings, proms, and formals I thought it would be fun to feature these light and airy flower creations. All the projects are quickly assembled using colored crafting wire. You twist and braid with beads to make flowers, buds, vines, and even a butterfly. Not just for necklaces - could be used for favors, headpieces, bouquets and center pieces! Website: www.d-originals.com |
Chain Stä Making chain bracelets with lots of charms, beads, or other decorations can be tricky when the chain rolls over or twists as you work. This clever station has sturdy pegs at the top to loop your chain rings over or secure the chain in the strong spring clamps. There's a handy tray in the base and a ruler along the front. It's like having an extra pair of hands! Web site: www.chainsta.com email: chainsta@chainsta.com |
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